What are the cons frame houses, the possibility of dampness and fungus. Noise isolation, vibration, the complexity of the finish. Is the reliability and durability great.

Despite the advantages of wooden structures, there are also disadvantages of frame houses. Are timber frame houses really flammable? How great is the danger of fungus and dampness in the house. What is the reliability of the soundproofing of the room. Does vibration have a significant effect on the structure? What is the difficulty interior decoration premises.

What are the typical disadvantages of frame structures. How great is the durability and reliability of the frame. Why frame structures are not credible. What are the main disadvantages and weak spots frame houses.

Flammability of frame houses

How many millennia mankind has existed - the same amount of time it builds dwellings for itself. From caves and primitive dugouts, people gradually came to the construction of more perfect houses of stone and wood, depending on the availability of this or that material. Construction processes, technologies and materials have improved, life has become more comfortable, but to this day, any technology and materials have their drawbacks. This is reflected in the durability, availability of materials, the cost of construction, the time spent on it.

Traditional stone and timber houses are durable but require a lot of time, materials and money. The revolution in housing construction took place in the middle of the last century, when the technology for the construction of frame houses was developed in North America. The pros and cons of frame houses, American and European developers identified immediately, so the technology has been developed in many countries, and in recent years in Russia.

When discussing the pros and cons of frame houses, it is worth remembering that a house built from any material, having undeniable advantages, will certainly have disadvantages. This may be due to design features, properties of wall and other materials and operational parameters. Given the low cost of houses built using frame technology, you have to put up with some disadvantages, while others need to be talked about and, if possible, minimize the consequences from them. The main disadvantages of frame houses are in the features of their structures and materials, and these disadvantages include:

Expert opinion

Filimonov Evgeniy

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A fire in any house brings great destruction and destruction of structures, but if from brick house at least the walls remain, the frame house burns out completely.

But can flammability stop the process of building frame houses? Will not stop. For more than a dozen years, construction has been underway, and manufacturers of protective equipment are constantly producing more and more reliable flame retardants - fireproof impregnations. These impregnations prevent wood from igniting when it comes into contact with an open flame.

In addition, it is easier to prevent a fire than to extinguish it, and for this there is a large number of electronic fire protection systems monitoring emergency situations around the clock. Control over the internal power grid and other communications is of great importance. Compliance with fire safety rules makes the advantages of frame houses more significant than this disadvantage.

High degree of dampness and fungus

In areas with high rainfall and high humidity, the appearance of dampness in any building is possible. In a frame house, the risk is somewhat greater, since a very accurate calculation of the "dew point" is required, borderline between the different temperature background of the street and the house.

If this point is incorrectly calculated, condensation occurs, followed by fungus and mold, but this can only happen when the premises are completely sealed, when the walls do not "breathe" and moisture does not come out. When building the walls of frame houses, a properly assembled "sandwich" is of great importance, processing wooden structures antiseptic that protects against fungus and pest beetles. A properly built and carefully treated house with antiseptics, fungus, mold and pests will not be scary for many years.

Low noise isolation

The big drawback of frame houses is low noise insulation between individual rooms and interfloor ceilings.

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Filimonov Evgeniy

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The absence of thick walls and slabs on the ceiling affects this, but the noise level can be reduced by laying a thicker layer of insulation into the walls and installing decorative sound-insulating materials, of which a lot is produced today.

But all these measures will not help in the fight against rumble and vibrations when walking in shoes on the second floor and moving furniture. It remains to make as little noise as possible.

Vibration imbalance

Because of their design features frame houses are sensitive to vibration, which leads to a loss of rigidity in the connection of parts and structural elements, and the house gradually goes to destruction.

Difficulty of interior decoration

The disadvantages include problems with hammering nails for some kind of needs, but this is a problem for all houses whose walls are faced with gypsum plasterboard. It can be solved, since manufacturers offer wall fasteners different types, so you can always hang a family portrait.

The method of frame housing construction in our country became widespread in the middle of the last century. Then it was better known as frame-panel or frame-slot. On its basis, it was possible to quickly and inexpensively create acceptable living conditions for large groups of people. Such advantages of frame houses made it possible, for example, to quickly build entire working villages in the harsh Siberian conditions for the families of those who came to develop this cold region.

Wireframe yesterday and today

Nevertheless, the frameworks, adapted to Soviet realities, have earned the reputation of short-lived, sometimes wind-blown housing. This happened for a number of reasons, in particular, due to some simplifications when copying, as well as the use of low-grade building materials... Therefore, at one time, frame houses could not seriously compete with traditional Russian log cabins or more solid brick (stone) structures.

A new round of development of the western method of construction is observed in our country recent years 25. Taking into account the mistakes of predecessors, using better quality, as well as new high-tech materials, contemporaries are building houses that freely compete in many respects with stone or solid wood. But still, since there is nothing perfect in the world, when choosing a project, it is necessary to take into account the pros and cons of frame houses. Let's consider the most typical ones.

Advantages of frame houses, which you should know about

Versatility of technology

Modern frame construction in Russia can hardly be called canonical. Of course it has general principles construction of multilayer frame-frame or frame-panel structures, prescribed in a number of regulatory documents. For example, in the widely used SP 31-105-2002 "Design and construction of energy-efficient single-family residential buildings with a wooden frame". Nevertheless, in practice, frame technology turned out to be so versatile that it allowed working with a wide range of materials, creating buildings with shapes - from simple to the most unusual ones, endowed with versatile functionality.

So, frames are made of solid or glued wood. conifers, as well as from a metal profile of various configurations. As heat-insulating fillers used - expanded polystyrene, polyurethane foam, ecowool, mineral wool, sawdust, etc. Even more variability is observed when choosing cladding materials. Almost all known sheet building products (taking into account the place of their external or external installation) can be used to cover the panels: OSB, CBPB, chipboard, plywood, drywall, magnesia glass, slate, profiled metal, siding, etc. In addition, the outside of the frame house can be lined with brick or stone. In this case, the outer sheathing of the frame is not always necessary (installation of a wind barrier film is sufficient). The sheet covering can also be replaced with clapboard both outside and inside the building.

Rapid erection and all-season construction

These are some of the most significant advantages of frame houses. Largely thanks to them, frame structures have long been recognized in the West and have already come to the liking of a wide range of domestic developers. For example, a box of a medium-sized one-story private residential building can be assembled on a pre-prepared foundation in just a day! Of course, we are talking about pre-assembled panels. But even if the walls and ceilings are completely manufactured at the construction site, the speed of their construction is still quite high. So, the construction of a medium frame house turnkey from zero cycle to the start of operation takes time, in the case of assembly:

• from finished factory panels - 2-3 months;
• from materials at the construction site - 4-5 months.

At the same time, the installation of enclosing structures can be carried out all year round, since there are no "wet" processes. The only exceptions are monolithic foundations, but they can often be replaced with screw piles.

Competitive cost

Weighing the pros and cons of turnkey frame housing construction, one should not forget about the attractive price tags for such structures. If we compare them with "classic" brick buildings, then the difference in prices will turn out to be two or even three times not in favor of the latter. At the same time, it is important to measure the total amount of investments, since there is a wide scope for manipulating the figures characterizing unfinished buildings. For example, putting a bare brick box will not come out too expensive. However, in order to bring it to modern standards of thermal efficiency, the masonry will have to be insulated, which will also be a considerable expense item. On the contrary, the advantage of a frame house is that its enclosing structures initially combine bearing and heat-insulating functions.

The same applies to finishing - even walls of the frame are often enough to putty to prepare, for example, for painting. In turn, even high quality brickwork(which is already expensive) needs an additional starter plaster coat.

Important! The relatively low labor intensity of the construction of frame housing also has a positive effect on its market value. It is much easier to build than houses made of stone.

Application of lightweight foundations

Noticeable savings in the total estimated cost of the structure are accounted for by the foundation. Indeed, due to the low mass of the building, no material-intensive foundations are required for its installation. For example, the most popular frame houses with a skeleton made of a board of 50 * 150 mm are characterized by a specific gravity wall panels 30-50 kg / m 2. For comparison, brickwork reduced to a thickness of 150 mm is 200-250 kg / m 2. If we take into account that in reality external brick walls are rarely less than 380 mm or 510 mm, then the difference in the masses of brick and frame houses is already huge. And this is not even taking into account the excellent loads from heavy hollow-core reinforced concrete floors in brick and on wooden beams in the frame structure.

Based on the low requirements for the bearing capacity of the base, frame frames can be installed on any of the known types of foundations. Limitations of the variability of choice can only be on the part of overly problematic soils. In all other cases, the type of foundation is selected, guided by the characteristics of a particular building, local conditions or the availability of materials. For example, a one-story frame house can be installed on block posts, screw piles or reinforced concrete tape with a width of only 250 mm.

Disadvantages of frame houses that can be avoided

Like a capital structure of any type, a frame one is demanding on the observance of construction technology. However, in his case, the manifestation of curvature, negligence or unjustified economy can play an overly pronounced negative role. Thanks to the efforts of some "professional" teams or dubious one-day productions, those disadvantages of a frame house appear, which theoretically should not be. This, perhaps, is the main drawback of the frame - many of its aesthetic and operational properties are too dependent on compliance with the installation rules and the quality of the raw materials. If everything is done without violations, then the house, even without major overhauls, will stand freely for more than a dozen years, delighting its residents with a high level of comfort and coziness.

With this in mind, the disadvantages of a frame house should be considered in the plane of the problems encountered and ways to eliminate or prevent them.

Weak stability and strength of supporting structures

Opponents of construction using frame technology will definitely remember the sights of some country or cottage villages in the form of rickety houses, of the type shown in the figure below.

However, the problem is not at all in the initial flimsy of the structure, but in the fact that it requires careful preliminary calculation or at least understanding (based on practical experience) the specifics of the work of the space frame, applied to it and the distribution of loads, properties of materials and nodal elements. Reliable objects are built according to projects developed by engineers using computer simulation tools. The strength flaws of a frame house can also be excluded if it is erected according to a typical scheme by qualified installers. Usually teams of such people have a significant track record with positive reviews, which they have accumulated over the years. Having been engaged in the construction of frame structures for more than one day, practicing specialists, among other things, must have a clear idea of ​​regional wind and snow loads, work with trusted suppliers of high-quality building materials.

Insufficient or gradually decreasing thermal efficiency of the enclosing structures

One of the problems due to which interest in frame-panel houses was somewhat lost in the past. Unfortunately, she still occurs today. The reasons are as follows:

• the thickness of the wall or floor panels, and accordingly the insulation in them, does not correspond to local climatic conditions... For example, a layer of effective thermal insulation of 100 mm (mineral wool, expanded polystyrene) can be considered as a sufficient thermal barrier only in the walls. garden house, and even then, located in the temperate zone;
• poorly fitted or weakly tightened structural elements, insufficiently sealed joints of frame parts, windproof sheets or sheathing sheets - these technological violations cause through blows. Similar disadvantages of frame houses can also appear as a result of intense shrinkage of buildings or its deformations, as a consequence of the use of lumber of natural moisture. Shrinkage of wood leads to the disclosure of interfaces in structures;
• violation of the integrity of the vapor barrier, the wrong choice of materials for it or its incorrect installation - contribute to the rapid damping of the insulation. Wet thermal insulation not only ceases to fulfill the tasks assigned to it, but also becomes a hotbed of putrefactive processes that destroy the load-bearing elements;
• subsidence (creeping) of the insulating filler of wall panels, due to which an area with weakened energy efficiency is formed in their upper part. This usually happens if low density rockwool is selected, but sufficient measures are not taken to fix it;
• damage to the thermal insulation of a frame house by rodents sometimes becomes a really serious problem. To prevent it from arising, you should try to make it difficult for pests to penetrate into the panels or discourage them from such a desire. For this, for example, ventilated facades are protected from below with metal gratings or nets. If the cladding is "wet", then a good solution would be to install Aquapanel Knauf or DSP slabs plastered on a steel mesh. In addition, various chemical impregnations and ultrasonic devices are used to scare off rodents. A couple of cats on the site will also help to significantly reduce the risk of mice or rats spoiling the insulation.

High fire hazard

This disadvantage of frame houses is rather relative. However, in any case, it is no more significant than that of traditional solid wood structures. After all, even if the building envelopes are assembled on wooden frame with foam filler, then from the outside they can be sheathed with sheets of drywall or glass-magnesia plates. Such a lining reliably blocks the access of an open flame to combustible materials. In addition, building codes require initially combustible materials to be flame retardant at the factory or on site.

Important! If a frame made of a metal profile with a mineral wool filler is mounted, then its fire resistance can already be commensurate with a stone structure.

Fire safety issues also affect electrical installation. PUE regulates the laying of electrical wiring on combustible structures open way either hidden in metal pipes or sleeves.

Fragility

It hardly makes sense to assert that a frame house, unlike a stone one, will stand for centuries. However, as mentioned above, you can count on decades. The building, for which timely care was carried out, preventive maintenance of its structures was carried out, may well serve more children and grandchildren. At the same time, a simpler and cheaper repair, in comparison with massive structures made of stone or wood, can also be attributed to the advantage of a frame house.

The key factor in the durability of the frame is the hydrophobization and antiseptic treatment of the structural materials of its walls and ceilings in parts placed no higher than 250 mm from the ground. For internal elements made of wood, processing is carried out at the stage of erection of the building, as well as during repairs when opening the paneling. Preparation of beams, posts, crossbars, lintels, etc. on construction sites it is carried out by painting or dipping them in a container with a working solution. Today, as such solutions, compositions are often used complex action, which are simultaneously water repellents, fire retardants and antiseptics. Parts of the frame that are above 250 mm from the ground do not require mandatory treatment with antiseptics (SP 31-105-2002).

It will be possible to fully use the advantages of a frame house for many years, if moisture in any form from entering the panels is avoided. For example, water can seep through a damaged roof deck, rise through the foundation capillaries through a broken shut-off waterproofing, or migrate with steam flows from the room through poorly glued joints of the vapor barrier. If this happens, then you should remove the casing, remove the insulating filler and thoroughly dry the frame. Heat insulating material it is dried separately, but sometimes it is better to renew it altogether.

Before reassembling the panels, the frame elements must undergo mandatory protective and preventive treatment:

• parts subjected to biological damage or corrosion are cleaned, and in case of significant destruction, they are replaced;
• wood parts are impregnated with compounds of complex action, steel parts are treated with anticorrosive materials, then they are zinc-plated or painted.

Soundproofing problems

Although this minus of a frame house is given, often, comparing it with a brick building, one should clearly understand what is at stake. Of course, a thick brick mass with identical thermal conductivity frame wall better insulates against street noise. However, its intensity in the places of the predominant placement of skeletons is not so high. After all, they are usually erected not in urban centers, but in cottage settlements, the private sector or the countryside.

The problem of internal noise remains. And in this matter, everything again depends on the observance of the installation rules and the materials used. For example, in order not to listen to the conversations of people on the other floor:

• on the ceilings are equipped floor coverings on the system of "floating floors";
• filling of ceilings or partitions should be carried out only with fibrous materials with special acoustic parameters;
• air cavities in ceilings, walls, partitions are not allowed;
• conjugation of structures is performed through elements of acoustic interconnections in the form of elastic spacers or interlayers of latex, cork, porous rubber, etc.

The urgent need for ventilation

The ideal frame house is a thermos with zero heat loss. In practice, by choosing the appropriate building materials and performing high-quality assembly from them, you can come close to the theoretically possible minimum heat loss through the enclosing structures. However, in any case, there will remain one more problem area in the thermal circuit of the building, through which significant amounts of energy will go. This is a ventilation system. After all, you can still do without it in a log house or a brick structure, where the walls are directly involved in steam, gas and heat exchange in the premises. But in the frame, where under the inner lining there is a continuous vapor-proof carpet over a layer of insulation, there is no way without ventilation.

And no matter how sorry it may be to blow out precious calories along with the air currents into the street in winter, if the required level of gas exchange is not ensured, then serious problems cannot be avoided. Among other things, the negative caused by the lack of fresh air, the accumulating dampness will gradually find a loophole in the vapor barrier. The vapor, migrating through the insulation from the room to the street, will cool in the outer layers of the enclosing structures, falling out into condensation. The result is a decrease in the effectiveness of thermal insulation, rotting (rusting) of the frame, the development of harmful mold microflora.

Therefore, the urgent need for ventilation can be considered both a plus and a minus of a frame house. After all, on the one hand, it will no longer be possible to ignore this important issue, which means that there will always be a healthy atmosphere in the premises. On the other hand, you will have to choose one of two options:

1. Increase energy consumption to compensate for heat loss for ventilation. This is a rather dubious method, since the high thermal efficiency of the enclosing structures is practically nullified.
2. Install an integrated climate system complete with air heating, recuperation and air conditioning units. Despite the fact that such devices cost a lot, they gradually pay off and begin to save energy. In extreme cases, you can at least mount a recuperator on the supply and exhaust ventilation system.

conclusions

Taking into account the opinions of experts regarding the pros and cons of frame houses, as well as the positive and negative reviews of numerous users of these structures, it is possible to draw general conclusions that:

• frame housing, with strict adherence to the technology of its construction and subsequent careful treatment, is able to provide its owners with many years of comfortable operation;
• is quite affordable due to its low cost;
• having a number of advantages and disadvantages, it cannot be considered as an absolute replacement for other popular types of buildings, but only as a worthy alternative to them.

In this article, you will learn all the pros and cons of the construction of frame houses, as well as read the reviews of people who live or have ever lived in such a house. So let's start with the advantages and disadvantages of frame houses.

The advantages of frame houses

Frame houses are common in Russia lately

The most important advantage of such housing is that you can easily save on construction costs. That is, it does not require large cash costs. Such houses are very common in Russia lately.

Buildings made of such material are very light, so the load on the foundation is minimal. These houses can be built both according to your own plan and according to the plan of specialists, the main thing is that they are highly qualified.

If you want to build such a house yourself with your own hands, then it will take you about six months. Frame houses have a good thermal insulation function, unlike other types of housing built from a different material.

A very important advantage of the frame is the speed of its construction. The house can be built in nine weeks. The box is installed within two weeks. A Finishing work can be produced within two months, which is very convenient.

Also, along with the cheapness of the material, you can save on laying the foundation. You can get by with just a columnar-strip foundation, which will not cause you a lot of costs. In addition, the complete absence of foundation shrinkage is characteristic.

Also, with the help of special impregnations, it is possible to ensure the fire safety of housing.

Construction of a frame house is possible at any time of the year

It is very important to note that frame houses are wonderful and keep warm for a long time in winter. If you want to live all year round in such a house, then you should insulate it well. Frame houses can be erected at any time of the year, regardless of whether it is hot outside or cold.

Having built such a house, you can choose any type of roof, which is also very convenient. A small wall thickness will help you save extra squares.

Frame houses are distinguished by their high strength, thanks to which they are able to withstand various bad weather. Frames can be externally finished different ways: from siding to ordinary brick, which is also very convenient.

Disadvantages of frame houses

Now you can move on to listing the disadvantages. The main and main ones are the following:

• Tightness, therefore, during construction, you should definitely consider laying the ventilation system;
• There is a high fire hazard in houses, so you may have additional costs for special means and coverings against fire.

And most importantly, you should follow the rules for the design and operation of electrical wiring, as well as compliance with safety requirements for the installation of electrical appliances, stoves, fireplaces, and so on.

Another very important disadvantage is that it is best to build such a one-story house. Since, if you build a two-story house, then this will cause you a lot of costs and such a main advantage of a frame house as saving on construction will be lost.

A very big drawback is low sound insulation, so it is better to lay soundproofing material in advance during the construction process.

I would also like to note the fact that frame houses are characterized by fragility.

The rotting of wooden structures can also be attributed to the minus. To prevent this, they must be treated with special antiseptic agents.

The big disadvantage is that mice, cockroaches and termites can start in frame houses. Therefore, a special remedy should be placed between the overlaps.

Remember that rodents are very fond of mineral wool and glass wool, so it is best not to use these waterproofing materials.

A very important problem in the construction of all frame houses (including frame-panel houses) is the increased requirement for the qualifications of specialists. If mistakes are made in the construction of the foundation, then this will cause large economic costs during the construction of the building.

If you want to drive in a nail and hang a heavy picture, then for this you will have to additionally strengthen the wall or drive into the place where the beam is.

Reviews of tenants about frame houses

After you have learned about the main pros and cons of building a frame house, check out the reviews of tenants in frame houses.

Andrey, Samara, 35 years old

Review: my house is very warm and cozy both in summer and in winter.

Minus: since I did not install thermal noise insulation material, you can hear everything at home.

Mikhail, Moscow, 45 years old

Feedback: speed in construction. I built my house in 8 months.

Minus: the house “does not breathe”, so a good ventilation system is needed.

Timur, Togliatti, 50 years old

Feedback: warm

Minus: not yet, as he moved in recently.

Alexander, city of cats, 47 years old

Review: the house is very warm.

Minus: it is very hot in summer, so take care of the ventilation system immediately during construction.

Scheme forced ventilation in a frame house

Vladimir, Samara, 32 years old

Review: very cozy.

Minus: poor insulation.

Pavel, Verkhnyaya Pyshma, 33 years old

I have been living in a frame house since 2014. Built on the advice of a neighbor and have no regrets as it cost me minimum costs... And I also lost a little time building housing. I would like to note that the house is very warm in winter. He insulated the house with a waterproofing film. Of course, the option is not the most expensive, but for the entire time my family lived in this house, it justified itself. They decided to cover the walls in the house with tiles. It looks very aesthetically pleasing and quite beautiful. The only thing that doesn't suit me is the poor soundproofing. I have 4 rooms in my house, and the audibility between them is very good. In the future, there are plans to purchase sound-insulating material and remove this drawback.

Dmitry, Samara region, 52 years old

Hello everyone! I just want to leave my feedback on the advantages of erecting frame houses. I also heard that you can save a lot on the construction of frame houses. The son is building a frame house. In two months, he erected it almost entirely and did not make a lot of expenses. I will write about the conditions for housing in such a house later, after my son has moved in.

Good insulation will create the effect of a thermos in the house

Maxim, Pskov region, 29 years old

I would like to tell all those who build their own frame frame about the thermal insulation of the house. Choose expensive and good insulation, then you can achieve the effect of a thermos in your home. It will heat up quickly, but cool down slowly, which is very good in winter in cold and cold weather.

Gleb, Sverdlovsk region, 25 years

I cannot stay away from the comments about the choice in building a house. It is best to opt for a frame building. If you want to build a small structure, then you can save not only on money, but also on your strength. Since you can get by with the work of the whole family and not hire specialists.

Alexander, Voronezh, 36 years old

In terms of redevelopment, such houses are very convenient. I personally decided to change the places of the outlets and did it without difficulty, there was no need to break something, but simply used screwdrivers, with which I removed the panel and did everything that was needed. So keep in mind! The only thing that does not suit you is that the floor is a little springy. And also the fact that especially heavy shelves cannot be placed on the walls.

Vladimir, Sergievsk, 47 years old

I fully agree with the previous statements. Such a house will serve you for a very long time. The only drawback is the envy of your neighbors that you built before them.

It is necessary to choose a good soundproofing material.

Konstantin, Ulyanovsk region, 48 years old

I have 3 children, I want to say about the soundproofing. It is very bad, audibility in all rooms is just excellent, it is impossible to rest. At one time I chose a simple soundproofing material, which I am very sorry about now. Do not make my mistakes, do not spare money for soundproofing.

Lyudmila, Kamensk-Uralsky, 42 years old

Ruslan, Voronezh, 29 years old

I opted for a frame house because I heard from friends that it was being built quickly, and I really did not go wrong. My house was ready by the 9th month of construction. In turn, the neighbors' houses are not finished yet. In addition, the house looks very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. The frame of such a house is assembled in advance. Make the right choice!

Alexey, Vladivostok, 31 years old

I have only positive reviews about the frame house, I can't say anything bad. I have been living in such a house for 5 years now and have no regrets.

Tamara, Voronezh, 30 years old

During the construction of the house, we thought for a long time what material to choose the best, but finally we found a consensus with my husband and chose a frame house. Our choice was justified, since we had a minimum of costs. Now our house perfectly protects us from cold and noise.

Grigory, Yekaterinburg, 43 years old

When building the house, I used strip foundation, since frame houses are light enough and there will be no load on the foundation as such. Outside, the walls are sheathed with OSB. Also, I used a special plaster, which I applied to a special fiberglass mesh, so that it lasts longer and does not come off. I painted it peach, so now my house is very clearly visible from afar. Inside, the walls are finished with plasterboard, which helps keep warm in winter. I do not regret that I became the owner of a frame house.

We hope you have learned a lot from this article. We wish you good luck in choosing the material for the construction of your home! Comfort for you and your family, as well as warmth!

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The construction of frame houses is now becoming more widespread in Russia. This is due to the fact that houses using this technology are being built quickly, building materials for them cost little in comparison with others. In addition, the frame house has a reliable structure. Such a structure can be built independently, thereby saving on hiring a team of builders. At the same time, the owner will be sure that everything is done correctly, since he built it himself. Naturally, if you build a frame house yourself, you need to have minimal construction skills and clearly follow the project and recommendations.

However, with all the advantages of frame houses, there are a number of disadvantages that should be considered when choosing and building such a dwelling.

When designing a frame house, it is necessary to take into account that the technology for the construction of this building is more complex than for the construction of brick or wooden housing. The frame is calculated in accordance with the elasticity, load and other technical properties of the materials; the house project must be carried out by a qualified specialist.

And during the construction of a frame house, it is necessary to absolutely strictly follow the technology when installing all the details. You also need to pay attention to the quality of building materials.

There are a few more points to consider when building a frame house:

• To exclude the blowing of the walls, and the subsidence of the filler, check the tightness of the frame at the joints.
• All cladding should fit well.
• Energy saving in a frame house is achieved by the right choice consumables and experience in construction.

Advantages and disadvantages of frame houses

There is an opinion among Russian builders that a frame house is not very well suited for our country. In Russian housing construction, construction technologies of this type are a novelty, so there is still not enough experience and, accordingly, practitioners who could give qualified advice in case of difficulties in building a house on their own.

The advantages of frame houses:

• The minimum construction period - with the availability of special equipment, materials and specialists, the house can be commissioned in a few weeks;
• The lightness of the frame allows you to save on the arrangement of the foundation;
• The cost of building materials and labor is 30-40% lower than that of a brick or monolithic building;
• With proper thermal insulation, you can live in the house all year round.

There are many opinions, let's look at the disadvantages of a frame house:

How do I fix the problems that arise?

There are a few more points that you should pay attention to when deciding whether to build a frame house or not.

Search materials

If a person decides to build a frame house himself, then he must be prepared for a number of difficulties. With all the variety of building materials on the market, it is quite difficult to find those that are needed for frame construction. Due to the scarcity of these goods, their prices are quite high, since there is no competition, and sellers are trying to sell them at a higher price. As a result, the cost of export materials in our market is several times higher than the real price of the manufacturer. To reduce the cost of construction, you need to look for materials on the Internet, go to the suppliers' websites and monitor all offers. It should be borne in mind that in the spring prices for building materials go down.

Inadmissibility of marriage during construction

There is a danger that, when building a house, the team, if it does not conscientiously treat its duties, may hide poor-quality work under the cladding. When building a brick or wooden house this is more difficult to do, since their walls are made of the same material and are not prefabricated.
The danger of such a marriage in work is that the shortcomings are not immediately discovered. They can appear after a year, and it can be very difficult to understand what is the matter. As a result, the owner is forced to hire other builders to detect and correct the deficiencies.

Mandatory ventilation

A frame house requires constant ventilation, which is not a prerequisite for brick and wooden buildings... Air inflow is the key to the durability of the frame house, therefore, the cladding and insulation must be protected from moisture and constantly ventilated. It will be quite expensive to design and install a ventilation system, but if you combine air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, you can save money.

Difficulties in wiring

Wiring in Russia is more costly and effortless than in other countries. This is due to the standards we have adopted. According to the norm, all wires must be laid in metal tubes with junction boxes, although in Western countries, safe wires are simply installed, passing in the grooves cut out in the frame.

Find professionals

Frame construction has not yet been developed in Russia, so it is rather difficult to find professionals in this area. Consumers are not inclined to trust frame houses, they consider them fragile and fire hazardous.

Work on the construction of a frame house should be carried out by qualified specialists, especially at the design stage, where it is important to take into account all the components, develop a clear plan, and calculate everything with millimeter accuracy. Therefore, with the relative cheapness of materials for construction, the cost of a house can increase due to design, and it is not recommended to save on calculations, so as not to end up with a lot of problems.

In other countries, frame houses are assembled from calibrated boards. In Russia, while the basis of the frame is edged board to which it is difficult to attach other materials. With the adoption of the Canadian technology for the construction of frame houses, most of the shortcomings will be corrected and this technology will firmly establish itself in the construction market.
Despite a number of difficulties, the advantages of frame houses in the form of low prices and a fast construction process make buildings in demand throughout our country.

By purchasing land plot for construction, more and more often its owners prefer to build on it not a classic stone structure, but or. Meanwhile, advisors and reviews on sites often warn them about the disadvantages of such buildings for permanent residence. So how reliable is this type of housing? What are the real disadvantages of this technology?

If you look specifically, negative properties can be found anywhere, including in brick buildings and in multi-storey panel buildings. But it is worth paying attention to individual disadvantages of construction in order to reduce them even at the construction level, or eliminate them as much as possible. Let's dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of frame structures.

Disadvantages of frame houses

• . Wood materials are indeed very flammable, and such a danger exists. However, the industry today produces a wide variety of flame retardants. These are special, extremely enhancing fire-resistant properties of wood, even in direct contact with fire.
• Fragility. It is considered one of the main disadvantages of the frame structure. Yes, such a problem actually exists - the chance that the dwelling will last hundreds of years is rather small. And what can prevent him, except for a physical impact such as a meteorite that collapsed on him? Most of all, in buildings of this type, time acts on the one located in the outer walls. But this factor can be fought. About once every 30 years, it is simply replaced. To do this, remove the casing, carefully remove all the unusable insulation, place a new one instead, return the vapor barrier to its original place, and. And the home will become cozy and warm again.
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  Rotting frame house

  Nothing is perfect, the more difficult it is to imagine a completely ideal home. American citizens are extremely easy-going, and often change their place of residence.

  The inhabitants of Europe are more conservative, treating the house as a family nest, often serving as a dwelling for several generations. But they both choose a similar type of development. In Europe, America and Scandinavia, the number of private and public buildings erected using frame technology is growing. If the disadvantages of this method were really so significant, it is unlikely that this method would have gained such popularity. What are the advantages of structures erected using frame technology?
  

  The advantages of frame houses

  • Significant savings in foundation arrangement. The frame structure is light and durable, therefore it does not need. Such a building is quite stable, and not too sensitive to possible seasonal movements of the foundation arising from.
  • Impressive construction speed- the undoubted advantage of the frame house. It is quite possible to erect a building from scratch to the roof in one decade - three months. Compared with the structure of a similar area, the difference can be up to six months. A frame house together with a foundation can be built in eight weeks, and a brick structure in the same months.
  • When erecting a frame structure, you do not need to wait until shrinkage occurs... And the building is made of bricks, logs or needs it. Its term can be up to one year, only after a certain time can one begin to level the load-bearing walls, and subsequent work. That is, it may take at least two years before you can enjoy your new home. You can safely enter a frame house after finishing finishing.
  • Savings on technology Is another advantage of frame construction. All the constituent elements used in construction are quite compact and relatively lightweight. Therefore, there is no need to operate special equipment for moving and lifting individual parts.
  • Good seismic resistance. The frame building is quite stable due to the absence of permanent rigid connections between the elements. In addition, the tree is flexible enough to withstand without breaking.
  • Due to the low thermal conductivity of wood, a frame house conserves heat better than a house made of
  • Redevelopment. In a finished home, it will not be difficult to carry out redevelopment. It will not be accompanied by large expenditures and time-consuming processes.
  • Variability... The presence of a variety of projects, the ability to choose a suitable one or the implementation of your own project. To everyone finished project a detailed implementation plan is attached to help guide the construction.

  The risk of disappointment in the construction of a frame house

  The risk of disappointment is present in everything, it can happen with a built house. Unkindly can contribute to this. quality materials, not too conscientious or unskilled workers, violation of the sequence of events, damage to materials from their improper storage. However, if you follow the technology, adhere to the necessary standards, choose high-quality materials, then the built house will faithfully serve your family for many years.